Iraq squandered several chances in the first leg and had to settle for a 1–1 draw against the UAE, but they’ll back themselves to deliver a stronger performance tonight. Having narrowly missed direct qualification, the Lions of Mesopotamia now push for an inter-confederation playoff spot as they chase a long-awaited World Cup return.
Iraq Vs UAE Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: A Tight 1-1 Draw Sets Up Decisive Second Leg
Iraq Vs UAE, FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifiers Live Score: Iraq host UAE in Basra for the decisive second leg of their FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC playoff. A 1-1 first-leg draw leaves everything to play for
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Iraq Vs UAE, FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifiers Live Score: Iraq and the UAE go head-to-head in Basra for a high-stakes second leg in their AFC playoff, with a place in the intercontinental playoff for the 2026 World Cup on the line. The first leg in Abu Dhabi ended in a 1-1 draw, after Ali Al-Hamadi put Iraq ahead and Luanzinho equalised for the UAE. Iraq, coached by Graham Arnold, will lean on their home advantage and disciplined defense to seal qualification. The UAE, missing key playmaker Fabio De Lima, know they need a win, or a high-scoring draw, to progress.
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Iraq Vs UAE, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers Live Score: What Happened In Last Match?
Iraq Vs UAE, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers Live Score
UAE haven’t travelled well lately, losing three of their last five World Cup qualifiers away from home (W1, D1). Meanwhile, Iraq have struck first in four of their previous six outings, including that opener in the first leg against the UAE.
Iraq Vs UAE, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers Live Score: Match Details!
Fixture: Iraq Vs UAE, AFC FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers 5th round, 2nd leg
Venue: Basra International Stadium
Date: Tuesday, November 138, 2025
Time: 09:30PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode app/website
Iraq Vs UAE, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers Live Score: Hello There!
Good evening football fans. Exciting leg 2 on the cards between Iraq and UAE at the Basra International Stadium. The match will kick-off at 9:30PM (IST). Stay tuned for the build-up, latest updates, playing XIs and play-by-play commentary from the match.
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